Octopod Collection

Octopus
Watercolour 401 by the Port Jackson Painter, from the Watling Collection

Argonauta hians, brown paper nautilus
A pair of brown paper nautilus (Argonauta hians). This delicate-shelled cephalopod is distributed in warm seas globally

Seven squid and octopuses
Tableau 2 from Albertus Sebas Thesaurus, Vol 3, 1759

Argonauta argo (female), octopus
A glass model of an octopus, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Eledone cirrhosa, Curled Octopus
Illustration from the Thomas Hardwicke Collection, marked Sepia octopodia

Tremoctopus velifer, octopus
A glass model of an octopus, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Philonexia catenulatus, octopus
A glass model of an octopus, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Octopus vulgaris, octopus
A glass model of an octopus, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Argonauta argo (males), octopus
A glass model of two octopuses, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Brown paper nautilus shells C016 / 6048
Pair of brown paper nautilus (Argonauta hians) shells. This delicate-shelled cephalopod is distributed in warm seas globally

Detail of terracotta moulding of an octopus in the Waterhous

Plate 76 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Darwins Octopus
A specimen held in the Natural History Museum, London, of an octopus collected by Charles Darwin

Octopus ceiling panel
A photograph of one of the decorative ceiling panels from the roof of the Natural History Museums Central Hall. Showing a black and white painting of an octopus

Terracotta panels
Detail of terracotta panels in front galleries, showing marine life. Alfred Waterhouse (1830-1905) designed the museum in the 1860s, and it first opened its doors on Easter Monday 1881

Octopus vulgaris, common octopus
Octopus model with Homarus gammarus, European lobster in Origin of Species Gallery at the Natural History Museum, London

Octopus sp
Plate 126 from the Loten Collection, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, 1754-57

Octopus illustration
Plate 20, watercolour by Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker from the plate collection of the Murray Library

Squid illustration
Tableau 3 from Albertus Sebas Thesaurus, Vol 3, 1759

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Discover the fascinating world of octopods, a diverse group of creatures that includes the intelligent and elusive octopus. From the mesmerizing Argonauta hians, also known as the brown paper nautilus, to the agile Seven squid and octopuses, these marine marvels never cease to amaze. The graceful Argonauta argo (female) showcases its delicate shell while the Eledone cirrhosa, or Curled Octopus, displays its intricate patterns. Witness the incredible Tremoctopus velifer as it glides through the depths with its translucent body. Marvel at Philonexia catenulatus and Octopus vulgaris in their natural habitats, showcasing their remarkable camouflage skills. Let's not forget about Argonauta argo (males), whose unique mating behavior is truly captivating. Journey to Hawaii where you can witness the enchanting Day Octopus (Octopus Cyanea) gracefully floating down to reef bottoms like a sunburst illuminating underwater landscapes. And who could resist admiring those stunning Brown paper nautilus shells C016 / 6048? Each one tells a story of resilience and beauty found in nature's creations. Join us on this exploration into the mysterious world of octopods – where intelligence meets elegance and adaptability reigns supreme.